PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS WRITING PROMPT! :) When Bilbo steals the gold cup, the dwarves are pleased at first, but then become fearful of Smaug's wrath.

Do you think Bilbo should have taken the cup? What are the positive results? What are the negative results? Explain your ideas with details and examples.

Rubric:
Grammar, spelling, and mechanics - 2.5 points
5-8 sentences minimum - 2.5 points
Use of evidence from the text - 2.5 points
Your answer is clear and logical -2.5 points

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.

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